Director of Corporate Development

Imagine being part of an organization that challenges and inspires you to do your best work, where you're encouraged to refine your expertise, expand your capabilities, and contribute meaningfully from day one. At Embarc Advisors, we prioritize professional growth, value innovative thinking, and recognize the impact of each team member. Join us, and be part of a firm where your potential is cultivated and your achievements are genuinely rewarded.

Founded by a former Goldman Sachs investment banker and McKinsey & Co
. Embarc Advisors was built to challenge the traditional extremes of finance careers. We offer a different path, a high-performance and high-learning environment in a human-centered environment.

Our firm delivers best-in-class advice across M&A, capital raising, outsourced corporate development, and strategic CFO services
, supporting clients through every stage of the company lifecycle.

We've built a team of corporate finance professionals with backgrounds in investment banking, private equity, consulting, strategic finance, and investment management, individuals who thrive on challenge, continuous improvement, and delivering results. We've helped clients close complex M&A transactions, raise capital from early-stage seed to $100M+ growth rounds, and scale profitably as their long-term CFO partners.

At Embarc, we see ourselves as an elite sports team, united by trust, driven by shared purpose, and anchored in values like Kaizen, excellence, and perseverance. Our internal operating system (EOS) brings structure, accountability, and alignment to how we execute and grow. This mindset and system allow us to attract ambitious professionals and purpose-driven clients alike—those ready to do the real work and unlock meaningful value.

At Embarc, we offer something different and compelling: the opportunity to build a sustainable, values-aligned career in finance, where you grow fast, contribute meaningfully, and stay in the game for the long haul.

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Job Type:
Full-time

Position Location:

Remote

We are in search of a dynamic Corporate Development leader!

Operating as a thought partner and trusted advisor, the Director of Corporate Development will provide clients with deep expertise and guidance across a full spectrum of corporate finance matters.

Playing a pivotal role in the development and management of client relationships while overseeing a diverse array of client projects, the Director, Corporate Development will lead a small team in delivering expeditious and high-quality execution on strategic and financial analyses (modeling and FP&A), presentation creation, industry research, etc., with the ultimate goal of driving successful outcomes for our clients.

• Project management:
  In partnership with the client, develop and implement financial and corporate strategies. Leads the end‑to‑end project management, work plan development, process and project execution. Manage Embarc team members and client team to deliver on project goals in a timely and resource‑efficient manner. Effectively communicate across all stakeholders. Drive optimal outcomes for all stakeholders, while meeting and/or exceeding client expectations.
• Building a relationship with the client as a trusted advisor:
  Cultivate and maintain strong relationships with client leadership and key staff. Identify opportunities where Embarc's financial and strategic services (e.g. capital raising, M&A, strategic finance, financial planning, and M&A) may accelerate the client's strategic plan and align with their key business objectives. Acts as a thought leader and trusted advisor to client's key leadership.
• Execution:
  Develop and prepare audience‑appropriate materials, including investment memorandums, reports, presentations, financial models, etc. Which summarize transaction highlights, risks, integration plans, and any other key considerations. Ensure all work products meet Embarc's high standard of quality. Provide updates and presentations to senior client leadership and Embarc leadership to enable decision‑making.
• Talent Development:
  Provide strong leadership in…